Sheffield attack: Man, 74, stabbed to death while walking his dog is named as woman, 32, charged over ‘murder’

A MAN who was stabbed to death while walking his dog has been named as cops arrest a woman over the charged murder.

Roger Leadbeater, 74, was fatally knifed in Shortbrook Close, Westfield, Sheffield on Wednesday.

He was found with a stab wound to his chest before being pronounced dead at the scene.

South Yorkshire Police confirmed a 32-year-old woman had been charged with murder following the brutal incident.

Emma Borowy, 31, of Fearnhead Close in Bolton, has today been charged with murder.

Officers were called to the scene after reports of a man found in the parkland at around 11pm.

Roger's family have since paid tribute to him.

They said: "Roger was a 74-year-old man out walking his beloved dog, Max, when his life was taken in the most brutal and cruel way. Even as Roger lay fatally injured, Max never left his side.

"Roger doted on his family and was a good, hard working and decent man.

"Even at 74, he still worked for Sheffield City Council, driving children to school with special needs.

"As a family, we can barely believe such a kind, gentle soul could be taken in such a way."

Detective Chief Inspector Andrea Bowell said: “I know incidents like this can have a devastating impact on the wider community and I want to reassure you we are working around the clock to piece together the circumstances of what happened on Wednesday evening that led to Roger's tragic death.

"The community who live in the area will continue to see an increased police presence in Westfield as the murder investigation continues at pace. If you see our officers, please don't hesitate to stop and speak to them - they are there to support the community at these most difficult of times.”

If you have any information which could assist officers, contact 101 quoting incident number 1192 of 9 August.